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The clinical pharmacy specialist (CPS) functions at the highest level of clinical practice, working independently with prescribing privileges as outlined in the individual's scope of practice, as defined by the individual medical center to directly care for patients. Available Locations: Poplar Bluff, MO Cape Girardeau, MO West Plains, MO Paragould, AR VA Careers - Pharmacy: General Pharmacy Functions: * May participate in Inpatient dispensing. Dispenses medication to hospital inpatients and Community Living Center (CLC) residents through medication management systems. (i.e. unit dose, automatic replenishment, ward stock, IV admixture, total parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy). * Dispensing is accomplished by using professional knowledge of the principles and practices of selecting and compounding and dispensing pharmaceutical products according to VA policies and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with regulations. * May participate in Outpatient dispensing. Dispenses medication, dietary supplements and medical supplies to eligible outpatients at pharmacy window and by mail. Dispensing is accomplished by using professional knowledge of the principles and practices of selecting and compounding and dispensing pharmaceutical products according to VA policies and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with regulations. * May participate in Controlled Substance dispensing. Issuing and accounting for all controlled substances per hospital and VA policies. Will provide strict security of all controlled substances by reviewing all orders, prescriptions and records. * The CPS for HBPC coordinates, develops, manages and controls the pharmacy practice programs for HBPC. This includes, but is not limited to medication regimen reviews upon patient admission to HBPC, quarterly medication regimen reviews, post-fall reviews, and hospital discharge reviews, pharmacy student experiential learning, and other applicable items in accordance with scope of practice * Provides input to Associate Chief of Pharmacy, Clinical Services and Chief of Pharmacy in establishing and accomplishing the pharmacy's missions and goals. * Assist and be the contact pharmacist for all medication issues related to HBPC. * Medication therapy management: Initiate, modify and monitor pharmaceutical care plans pertaining to medical conditions commonly managed in the primary care setting, to include anticoagulation management as assigned. Assess the appropriateness and effectiveness of patients' medication regimens by reviewing medical records, other interdisciplinary communications and interviewing/examining the patients as appropriate. Recommended therapeutic drug regimens take a risk versus benefit and cost versus benefit approach. Evaluations, recommendations, and management of medication-related issues will be provided in a timely fashion and be based on published treatment guidelines, evidence-based medicine, patient factors, and formulary issues and follow sound medical and pharmaceutical practices Work Schedule: 8:00am- 4:30pm Monday- Friday, Occasional late nights, and weekends. Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000